The new SO Rhode Island is out. We shot the cover the Friday before I left. Quick turn around on the shoot. Didn't get to scout (the brewery didn't even know to clean up their tanks - fast work all around). It all worked out.

There was a second setup that I thought was cool. Maybe it didn't quite hit the right tone. Anyway, I think I was paid in rum. Thankfully there were some designated drivers. All of us were feeling it a little bit - an odd feeling for 11 in the morning. They kept pouring for the models. I felt a little left out so I got a tasting in afterwards.

The crew from Providence Media did triple duty. They art directed, modeled, and designed the layout. Chris Motta kindly added some testosterone to the image (he was assisting me but he's so pretty I had to throw him in - right?).

I didn't even get to do any post processing on the photos (retouching).

On a Japan note:

I'm continuing the Japan work. I'm starting to realize the degree to which it is out of the hearts and minds of people here. Not for lack of love - just the natural news cycle. That and Japan is terrible at asking for help. More to come.